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The Jonathan Swift Library

The Jonathan Swift Library

By: Jonathan Swift
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Welcome, curious listener, to The Jonathan Swift Library, a most serious repository of voyages, follies, and uncomfortable truths. Within this auditory cabinet you shall find entire books read aloud, as if rescued from the dust of some neglected Enlightenment shelf. Expect giants and tiny emperors, philosophers both wise and ridiculous, and the occasional reminder that mankind, for all its claims to reason, remains delightfully absurd. Pray sit upright, adjust your headphones with dignity, and prepare to be entertained, corrected, and perhaps gently mocked.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Battle of the Books - To Stella

    The Battle of the Books - To Stella
    Mar 22 2026
    In which a devoted friend extols the virtues of Stella, a lady whose wit, honour, and courage transcend the common prejudices of her sex, illustrating true nobility of mind with a gentle yet firm voice. We are also tenderly given a glimpse into the intimate care and profound affection shared during a time of illness, underscoring the sincerity of friendship beyond mere words.
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    7 mins
  • The Battle of the Books - Stella’s Birthday, March 13, 1726

    The Battle of the Books - Stella’s Birthday, March 13, 1726
    Mar 20 2026
    In which a reflective and tender birthday meditation gently unfolds, extolling the enduring comfort found in a life well lived and the virtue that nourishes the mind beyond bodily decline. The verses contemplate the stoic courage of a beloved friend, inviting solace in past deeds of kindness and the hope of a tranquil future state.
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    4 mins
  • The Battle of the Books - Stella’s Birthday, 1724

    The Battle of the Books - Stella’s Birthday, 1724
    Mar 18 2026
    In which the speaker, reflecting with gentle melancholy on the passage of time, contemplates the fading of youthful beauty and poetic inspiration as he celebrates a beloved lady’s birthday with heartfelt prose rather than rhyme. Despite acknowledging nature’s inevitable changes, he affirms the enduring virtues of honour, wit, and friendship, which remain untouched by age or outward appearance.
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    3 mins
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